Score Free Starbucks in Redwood City!

Every so often, Starbucks runs a promotion that takes the sting out shelling out $4 or $5 for a drink.

Here’s the next one: Thursday through Sunday, you can buy one holiday drink and get one free between 2 and 5 p.m. The free beverage, of course, must be of equal or lesser value.

This year's holiday beverages include hot, iced or blended versions of Peppermint Mocha, Skinny Peppermint Mocha, Gingerbread Latte, Eggnog Latte and Caramel Brulée Latte.

There are seven Starbucks locations in Redwood City (not including those inside grocery stores):

• 490 El Camino Real
• 1045 El Camino Real
• 820 Woodside Road
• 264 Redwood Shores Parkway
• 995 Marsh Road
• 400 Walnut St.
• 1900 El Camino Real